BlueJeans by Verizon
Mattermost
| Feature | BlueJeans by Verizon | Mattermost |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12.49/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, hybrid-teams, executives, large-meetings | devops-teams, security-conscious-orgs, government, enterprise |
| Founded | 2009 | 2015 |
| Dolby Voice | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Meetings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Breakout Rooms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Playbooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ BlueJeans by Verizon Pros
- Dolby Voice audio quality
- No downloads needed for guests
- Good Verizon network reliability
- Smart meeting features
✗ BlueJeans by Verizon Cons
- Smaller market share than Zoom
- Limited free options
- Being wound down by Verizon
✓ Mattermost Pros
- Self-hostable
- Open source
- DevOps integrations
- Secure
✗ Mattermost Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Fewer integrations than Slack
- Self-hosting complexity
The Verdict
BlueJeans by Verizon is built for enterprises and hybrid teams, with a focus on dolby-voice and smart-meetings. Mattermost targets devops teams and security conscious orgs and leads with messaging and channels.
Pricing is close: Mattermost starts at $10/mo versus $12.49/mo for BlueJeans by Verizon — not a deciding factor on its own.
Mattermost has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. BlueJeans by Verizon requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.